Ingredients: 1 box of chocolate cake mix. 1 cup of hot chocolate mix. 1 cup of milk. 1/2 cup of vegetable oil. 3 large eggs. 1 tsp of vanilla extract. 1 cup of mini marshmallows. 1 cup of unsalted butter, softened. 4 cups of powdered sugar. 1/4 cup of hot chocolate mix. 1/4 cup of heavy cream. 1 tsp of vanilla extract. 1/2 cup of mini marshmallows for topping.
Instructions: Turn the oven on to 350 degrees Fahrenheit 175 degrees Celsius and line a cupcake pan with paper liners. Mix together the chocolate cake mix, 1 cup hot chocolate mix, milk, eggs, vegetable oil, and 1 tsp vanilla extract in a large mixing bowl. Blend until thoroughly blended. Mix in one cup of mini marshmallows with the batter for the cupcakes. Mound the batter into each cupcake liner to about two thirds full. When a toothpick is inserted into the center of a cupcake, it should come out clean after 18 to 20 minutes of baking in a preheated oven. Take them out of the oven and let them cool fully. As the cupcakes cool, get the marshmallow buttercream ready. Beat the softened butter until it becomes creamy in a mixing bowl. Add the heavy cream, 1/4 cup hot chocolate mix, powdered sugar, and 1 tsp vanilla extract gradually. Beat until fluffy and smooth frosting is achieved. Once the cupcakes have cooled, pipe or spread the marshmallow buttercream on them. As a garnish, place extra mini marshmallows on top of each cupcake. Warm chocolate cupcakes with marshmallow buttercream are ready to be served and enjoyed!